King George Hospital could function as a “community plus hospital” when A&E and maternity services transfer to Queen’s, the chief executive of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust has said.

A Redbridge scheme to help older people move home which was heralded by the government’s housing minister has been welcomed in the borough.

Historians are on the cusp of uncovering what they believe to be a Roman villa laying under the earth in Wanstead Park.

An incident at Redbridge roundabout involving at least two cars resulted in the closure of the Eastern Avenue westbound at Redbridge Lane West last night.

Residents who petitioned the council saying they were too afraid to use a Redbridge subway after a series of muggings have seen their efforts rewarded.

A “vision” for the future of King George Hospital must be mapped out before its A&E and labour ward can close, Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley has said today.

Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley is visiting Queen’s Hospital this afternoon to tour its accident and emergency and maternity facilities.

The dangers of substance misuse are brought to life in a hard-hitting theatrical performance touring the borough’s schools.

The Uppercut hair salons in Hainault and Gants Hill are reporting a bumper business year as they enjoy the TOWIE effect with a string of celebrity clients.

Juggling balls as varied as rising childhood obesity and the alarming rate of sexually transmitted infections in Redbridge can leave some in a bit of a spin, but Gladys Xavier has a calm hand on a huge role.